Caridina lanceolata

Caridina lanceolata is a freshwater shrimp from Sulawesi. It is widespread in the Malili lake system, including all three lakes. It can be found in pelagic swarms, as well as on a variety of substrates.[1]

Caridina lanceolata

Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Subphylum:
Crustacea
Class:
Malacostraca
Order:
Decapoda
Infraorder:
Caridea
Family:
Atyidae
Genus:
Caridina
Species:
C. lanceolata

Woltereck, 1937[2]
Binomial name
Caridina lanceolata
Woltereck, 1937[2]

Threats

This species is currently under threat by pollution from human activities and nickel mining, introduced fish like the flowerhorn cichlid and hydro-electric power plants on the southern shore of Lake Matano. Uncontrolled harvesting for the aquarium might also pose a threat to this species.[1]

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References
  1. von Rintelen, K., Wowor, D. & Klotz, W. 2019. Caridina lanceolata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T197603A139140294. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T197603A139140294.en. Downloaded on 08 May 2019.
  2. WoRMS (2018). Caridina lanceolata Woltereck, 1937. Accessed at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=586275 on 2018-04-09


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